Entire budget wasted on CGI

Rating: 3/10 (31 August 2013)

I didn't have high expectations for this movie. I was expecting one of those mindless action movies that entertain us by sense of adventure and maybe provide some humor. This movie doesn't provide none of the above.
There are numerous plot holes (I don't even want to waste time enlisting them). Characters appear to have come out of a B rated movie. The entire middle of the film is a failed attempt to give some deeper meaning to really shallow characters who are impossible to connect with. The ending is predictable as you would expect from such a movie. I was surprised that a director such as Del Toro would put so many clichés one after another. I can't let go of the feeling that this movie is filling the market gap by being aimed for Asian audience who I guess enjoys Mech movies more than USA/EU and is ready to overlook so many mistakes.
The only positive thing in this movie would be the special effect but that doesn't surprise me when you consider the budget this movie had. I guess with hundreds of millions of dollars it is easy to get a hand on good CGI.
To conclude this review I would say if you're a Mech fan or just simply enjoy watching giant robots bash monsters with pieces of skyscrapers you might enjoy this movie. If you want to see something that at least attempts to have a decent story, meaningful characters or unique atmosphere (recent Batman/Superman movies) this might not be for you.